Erynn Ballard & Kristal Brillante Prove Invincible in the $50,000 Lugano Diamonds National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 Lugano Diamonds National Grand Prix was the highlight event of the morning as 26 elite show jumping competitors competed over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN). Erynn Ballard of Canada proved invincible as she piloted Ilan Ferder’s Kristal Brillante (Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve x Brillante Dansante) to the only double-clean effort.   With a […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: GFS Mikado

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Sergent Stables LLC’s GFS Mikado. The six-year-old Warmblood stallion debuted in the hunter ring at World Equestrian Center during weeks II and III of the Ocala Summer Series. The young, striking hunter quickly became a fan favorite and stole the spotlight in the $10,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby both weeks with professional athlete Isabela […]Read More

Ashlee Bond & Donatello 141 Shine Bright in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition came to an exhilarating close on Saturday night as a stacked field of the world’s best show jumping athletes spanning 11 different nations vied for the top spot in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*. A thrilling eight horse jump-off had everyone on the edge of their seats, but it was Ashlee Bond (ISR) that dazzled the crowd […]Read More

Double Victory for Erynn Ballard in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – Thirty-five promising horse-and-rider combinations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala early this morning to compete for the top prize in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. In the feature event, Erynn Ballard (CAN) not only secured her second consecutive victory in the class, but also went home with five top ten placings, capturing first place aboard Fazenda Semilly (Bisquet […]Read More

Maria Rasmussen & Worthy Best the Field in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – A field of stunning hunters stole the spotlight during Hunter Derby Friday to compete in three different derbies: $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Dean Rheinheimer set the derby tracks that featured an abundance of beautiful natural obstacles including an […]Read More

Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen & Forever SFN Dominate the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

Ocala, FL – International competition continued early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*. Peter Grant (CAN) crafted the two-part track for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, but it was Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Serenity Farm’s Forever SFN (Azteca VDL x Non Stop) that galloped away with the first-place ribbon.  Forever SFN has a niche for speed […]Read More

Angela Covert & Hollywood De Rase Z Are Stars in $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – A field of the world’s best athletes suited up this evening to tackle Peter Grant’s (CAN) intricate tracks in the $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Eleven different nations were represented, but at the end of the night, it was Canada’s Angela Covert that flew past the competition aboard her own Hollywood De Rase Z (Hoegie Van’t Bergske x Triomphe […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of events this week including week V of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, American Ranch Horse Association 2023 World Show and the Citrus County Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show. All events welcome spectators and there is no charge for admission or parking.  The American Ranch Horse Association 2023 World Show held from June […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen Pilots Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili to $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3* Victory

Ocala, FL – The final week of international competition during the nine-week 2023 Ocala Summer Series opened with a slew of the world’s best athletes vying for the win in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN) crafted the speed tracks where Kristen Vanderveen (USA) piloted Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili (Colandro x Amethist) to an uncatchable time early […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week IV Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured an eventful week full of thrilling hunter/jumper action. The penultimate week of FEI CSI3* competition saw new athletes stand atop the podium including Jad Dana (LBN) on Wednesday during the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*, Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) secured first and second in the $50,000 UF […]Read More